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April Chapter Meeting: Learning about Lents
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Programs Chair
 April 12, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Four PDC-led projects are being planned for the Lents Neighborhood. These projects include an office building, apartment building, and two mix-use developments. Come learn about each project from our panel designers representing the four architecture firms working on the projects: Holst, Carleton Hart, Ankrom Moisan, and Hacker.
 Member Orientation
And don't forget about our event preceding our meeting--Member Orientation.
Each year Portland Chapter CSI holds an event for all new members and members who are interested in learning more about CSI. It is good way for us to meet you and for you to know who to contact when you have questions about CSI. Take this opportunity to meet your Board and Committee Chairs and other officers of the Portland Chapter CSI and to receive your new member pin. Orientation is held at the same venue beginning at 4:30 PM and is a free event. RSVP HERE >
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President's Message: What Sets CONSTRUCT Apart
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, Chapter President
My assignment this month in my 2nd year as the Official CONSTRUCT blogger is to share what I think sets CONSTRUCT apart from other industry shows.
This assignment has been a bit of a struggle since I have written, on multiple occasions, about what makes both CSI and CONSTRUCT special. What could I say that is new and fresh that will accurately portray the benefits of this event? How can I adequately express why this is my #1 choice among all the shows and educational events that are offered in our industry? READ MORE >
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Industry Forum/BEC Symposium is Almost Here
Corey Morris, AIA, CSI, Board Secretary
Next month is your opportunity to enjoy two great events in one action-packed day.
BEC Symposium - 7A to 3P
Keynote: Joe Lstiburek, Building Science Corp.
Tickets: $75 including lunch
Topics include:
Energy modeling vs. actual performance
Energy performance through enclosure retrofits
Lessons learned from energy retrofits
Industry Forum: Theory & Practice - 4P to 8P
Keynote: Rob Rogers, Rogers Partners
Tickets: $25 including appetizer buffet
Topics include:
Unique 6x10 presentations
Networking and vendor education
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March Chapter Meeting Take-Aways
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Program Committee Chair
 Last month's meeting covered a lot of ground on project delivery methods, BIM modeling/technology, sustainable design, O&M and the integration with the facility. It was a challenging topic to cover in the time that we had, but I highly recommend checking out the video on the
Portland CSI YouTube Channel and the
Storify of conversation on Twitter. Here are my three big takeaways:
- Communication Failures are the #1 pick as to why projects fail. Choosing the right project delivery method can go a long way to change the separate combative project teams into a collaborative unit.
- Collaboration of the project team can lead to true value engineering and innovative solutions instead of the typical vulture engineering that just cuts value.
- Education of owners, designers, and contractors about different contract types and ways of working will help our industry keep up with the changes in technology of delivering projects. We cannot keep working in our own independent silos. Education and networking with other industry professionals that are outside of your own discipline is vital to future of the design and construction industry.
This was a great presentation full of A LOT of information. If you missed it, make sure to check out the video.
SEE VIDEO >
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New Use for Old Things
Leslie Case, CSI, Publicity Chair
 Expanded foam PVC sheets are a substrate used by many familiar retail outlets for temporary signage in advertising. Once the promotion is over and the signage is no longer required, the typical alternative is to send the product to a land fill. Manufacturers and contractors have teamed up to take a non-recyclable material commonly used in the graphics industry and have found a home for corner protection in high traffic areas during the construction process.
Currently, there is nearly one million linear feet of corner guard being used throughout and now finding a use in the construction arena. This product is 100 percent recyclable, manufactured domestically and replaces traditional cardboard.
The recycled corner guards are reusable because of their inherent rigidity and allow for high impact.
As we look towards more sustainable options across industries, Portland CSI is looking for more success stories. Let us know about what you're doing to help change the environment for the better!
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Let the Golfing Begin
Erica Bitterman-Ryon, CSI, Golf Chair
 This year's Annual CSI Golf Tournament is August 25th at Lewis River Golf Club. It will be a 12:30 PM shot gun start. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place as well as closest to the pin (KP), longest drive (LD), straight drive, longest putt, and of course a prize for the team that tries the hardest. There will be raffle tickets sold as well for some great prizes donated by our sponsors.
The CSI Annual Golf Tournament is a fund raising event for our scholarships. Scholarships are given out for those that want to further their education in the AEC industry by taking the CDT exam or next level exams. Your sponsorship and participation in this event allow CSI to help members in our industry and those emerging professionals that someday may be working with us. Please help make this year a success and participate in the golf tournament. You don't have to be a pro to play, just have to know how to have fun.
REGISTER HERE >
There's still time to sponsor.
Join our early bird sponsors below and help us thank them for their support of CSI and this fun event.
Ameriprise Financial Services - Tee Box, Briana Hinchliffe
Cambria/FloFoam - Team, Linda Joens & Sarah Mendoza
Fortifer/Cosella Dorken - Tee Box, Frank Mendez & Sandin
Ideate, Inc. - Tee Box, Tony DiVincenzo
John Lape Architects - Team, John Lape
Johnson Air Products - Last Ball Standing Game & Team, Phil Damiano
Meier Engineering - Tee Sponsor, Zack Erz
Miller Paint - Team, Scott Riley
NW Wall & Ceiling Bureau - Tee Box Sponsors, John Killin
Oldcastle Building Envelope - Tee Box & Team, Jeff Rubino
Precision Images - Silver Sponsor, Erica Bitterman-Ryon
Professional Roof Consultants - Tee Box Sponsor & 3 Teams, Steven McBride
WoodFold - Tee Box Sponsor, Justin Norman
Call, Erica Bitterman-Ryon at Precision Images 503-274-2030 or email
[email protected]
for more info.
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Save the Date
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Program Committee Chair
 April 20, 2016
The Easy Button Myth: BIM and the Human Element
Presenters: Jenn Thomas & Sara Troy
April 12, 2016
TOPIC CHANGE: Learning about Lents
A Panel on Growth and Development within the Lents Neighborhood
May 11, 2016
2016 BEC Symposium & Industry Forum 2016: The Theory of Practice
Portland Art Museum, Kridel Ballroom
May 25, 2016
LIDAR: An Introduction to what it is and how to use it
Presenter: Paul Tice
June 14, 2016
Fourth Annual Chili Cook-Off and Awards Night
Chili anyone? Please save the evening of June 14th for attending our CSI Chili Cook-Off and Awards. This year's event will be held at the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center located in the Ecotrust building at 721 NW 9th Avenue in Portland. This will be a fun evening of networking, chapter awards, some chili smack talk, and a little cold beer and wine. Please look at attending, or even better registering a team. Individual admission is $10 per person which includes a drink ticket, or team registration is $150 which this year will include some guest passes. Please visit our website for the event details and registration. Will the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their "Emerging Professional Chili" be able to defend their title? Come see and find out!
June 30, 2016
Building to the Model: A Case Study in Change Management for a Billion Dollar Hospital
Presenters: Benjamin Alfonso
July 12, 2016
Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt (FREE EVENT!)
Put your thinking cap, grab the map and the clues, and come test your architectural knowledge!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact Ali Clark
for more details!
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pdxCSI Learning & Libations Nights
The Easy Button Myth: BIM and the Human Element
Jake Lamanna, CSI-EP, Education Committee Chair
 April 20th at Walsh Construction Company
Cost: $10 (includes beer and pizza)
Presenters: Jenn Thomas and Sara Troy
In the AEC industry, it is important not to popularize the idea that BIM is an "easy button". This is especially true when helping subcontractors make the transition to BIM for the first time. Rather, we promote the usefulness of the tool by showing how it aids in communication and coordination through visualization. In this presentation, we will primarily discuss workflows with Revit and Navisworks that streamline the coordination process as well as helpful communication strategies we have successfully used with subcontractors on some recent Modulus projects.
REGISTER HERE >
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Key Clauses of the General Conditions: More Means & Methods
Sheldon Volfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC
 In the last post, we looked at the means and methods clause in Article 3 of the A201. At the end, I concluded that the architect's responsibilities in construction documents are to show what the building should look like, identify the materials, and establish the standards for those materials. I also stated that virtually everything else - including supervising, scheduling, coordination, and deciding how materials are to be installed - is the contractor's responsibility. READ MORE >
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New & Renewed Members - January 2016
Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, FAIA, Membership Chair
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Tom Anderson, CSI; Assa Abloy DSS ; member since 2003
- Mr. John Brockamp, CSI, Member Emeritus, member since 1982
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Michael Thrailkill, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB; Specifications Consultant; member since 2004
- Stephanie Tauber, CSI-EP; ; member since 2016 - NEW
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Michael Prothe, CSI, AIA, NCARB; EMG Corp.; member since 2004
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Jerry Pozo, BS, CSI, CDT; BMI Products of Northern CA; member since 1995
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Karl Michels, CSI; Knauf insulation; member since 2014
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Joseph Mecalis, BA, CSI, CDT; Myhre Group ("Scott"); member since 2007
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Ken McKinney, CSI; International Masonry Institute; member since 2016
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Scott Martin, CSI, CDT, LEED GA; Tremco Inc. Vulkem Paraseal ; member since 1995
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James Levins, CSI-EP; OrePac (Tyvek); member since 2016
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- Patricia Hernandez, CSI; Vetrotech Saint-Gobain; member since 2016 - NEW
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Caroline Hather, CSI; Ankrom Moisan Architects; member since 2016
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- Joshua Guerra, CSI; Solterra; member since 2016 -NEW
- Devin Graham, CSI-EP; OHPD; member since 2016 - NEW
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Devin Follingstad, CSI, CCCA; Carleton Hart; member since 2007
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Colleen Cameron, CSI; Owens Corning; member since 2007
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Erica Bitterman-Ryon, CSI; Precision Images ; member since 2000
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Kean Bacus, CSI, AHC; Stanley Security Solutions ; member since 2013
Member Emeritus with January anniversary:
- Mr. John Brockamp, CSI, Member Emeritus, member since 1982
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CSI Messages: Who We Are and What We Do
Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, FAIA, Membership Chair
On CSI's website,
I found some one-liners seemingly intended to illustrate our position as a leader in the construction industry. One of these "canned" messages states,
"CSI provides an important public service by developing products and services that make construction projects safer and cheaper."
Some readers may recall my involvement with specification language many years ago. The current CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide continues the principles of "clear, concise, correct and complete." Sorry, I never thought these principles resulted in "cheap." Maybe I got hard-hearted over the years so my reaction has come to define "cheap" as "inexpensive because of inferior quality" (Google definition 3). I wonder how many CSI members think first of definition #1 "low in price; worth more than is cost" or #2 "charging low prices."
In an attempt to be complete, I'll finish with the other Google definitions: #4 "miserly; stingy" #5 "of little worth because achieved in a discreditable way requiring little effort" and #6 "deserving of contempt."
Bottom Line: I'd rather say ". . . safer and of the quality intended."
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CSI West by Northwest Bi-Region Conference
Marni Vincent, AIA, CID, CKD, CSI, CDT, Event Chair
 The
CSI West by NorthWest Bi-Region conference is being held May 18-22, 2016
at the Hyatt Resort at Incline, Lake Tahoe. There will be three or more tracks of education and leadership skills loads of opportunities to network and share your latest and greatest products as well as learn from your peers.
There will be an all day tour of the Univeristy of Nevada at Reno with a special segment of the earthquake testing facility sponsored by Miyamoto International Engineering with Bob Glasgow, Principal of Miyamoto International Engineering, as our guest speaker. Check out all our wonderful events HERE >
We look forward to your particpation and attendance. There are still sponsorship opportunities available as well as registration forms.
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CANstruction: Call for Entry
 Great designers are inspired; they understand the scope of the demands; they use quality materials; they budget well. We use these tools every day, the same tools needed for building a great CANstructure to visually exemplify the tremendous need. Canstruction is intriguing, anyone can stack cans-they are like big Legos; it's fun for the whole family!
You are invited to take a role in raising funds and food for Oregon Food Bank. CANstructure's have the unique ability to reach the community-at-large visually inspiring public awareness.
Join the some 95 firms who have teamed-up to build 153 structures over the past 19 years in the on-going effort to stamp out hunger in Oregon!
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Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Building
April 26, 2016 from 8 AM to 5:30 PM
Embassy Suites, 319 SW Pine Street, Portland
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BEFORE APRIL 8th
- Continental Breakfast and Hot Lunch included
- Half-Day Options available AM or PM (4 Credits + lunch)
AM
- Moisture Management in Tiled Showers
- Green Concrete
- Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable, Sustainable
- Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems
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- Use of Snow Retention Devices: Science or Science Fiction ?
- Architectural Room Acoustics
- Ceramic Tile and Stone Installation Basics
- Understanding Concrete Curing and Adhesive Compatibility
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER HERE >
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CSI's mission it to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. We are the only organization that brings together all the players in the built industry.
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